Ananda
The Bunker Group
There are rumours circulating in Indonesian Defense and Finance Guys circles on interest toward Waves class Tankers to replace Rover class Tanker ex RAN procure in 90's. This come as reported TNI-AL need larger tankers then the ones being build by local shipyard. Those 3000+ DWT Tankers from local yards capable of liquid and dry Logistics. However seems being plan to support fleet of Corvettes and Light Frigates for Green Water operations.
With PPA and FMP and potentially other 5500-6000 DWT Frigates being inducted in which more suit for longer range operations, it is seems being talk by TNI-AL sources the need for longer range and larger Tankers and Logistics support ships needed.
Well off course this is just rumours, but Prabowo's now heading to London after G20 meeting in Brazil. So will see, as before the rumours are talks in getting ex RAF C-130J to augment brand new C-130J from US.
With PPA and FMP and potentially other 5500-6000 DWT Frigates being inducted in which more suit for longer range operations, it is seems being talk by TNI-AL sources the need for longer range and larger Tankers and Logistics support ships needed.
Well off course this is just rumours, but Prabowo's now heading to London after G20 meeting in Brazil. So will see, as before the rumours are talks in getting ex RAF C-130J to augment brand new C-130J from US.